ipswich city of culture
Ipswich Completes First Step of UK City of Culture Bid
9 February 2026
Ipswich has completed the first stage of its bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, submitting its Expression of Interest to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Town waits to hear if succesful in passing the the next stage. Residents are ask to continue to sign the pledge at www.ipswich2029.com to show breadth and depth of support
Backing the Bid – here’s why…
12 January 2026
Ipswich.love director Sam Sherman joins Rob Dunger on Suffolk Sound Radio to explain why we are backing Ipswich to become UK City of Culture 2029.
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